[cobirds] Potential year for Black-chinned Sparrows

[willc...@gmail.com]

Hi all,

I was just in Canyonlands NP in Utah, and there were a significant amount 
of Black-chinned Sparrows present along some of the creeks there. This is 
unusual for the area, so we may have a year where Black-chinned Sparrows 
are breeding further north than usual. If there are some birders close to 
Colorado NM or Canyon of the Ancients NM, I would suggest going out for a 
look-see.

Thanks,

William C. Anderson
Boulder

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[cobirds] Raptorthon: Raptorthon one-day count on Saturday, 4/16, at Dinosaur Ridge, Donations to the cause through 5/31

[mike]

Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch in Colorado has organized its first Raptorthon. 
Raptorthon is sponsored by HMANA (Hawk Migration Association of North 
America) and works in partnership with hawk watches across the country to 
raise money in support of this critical community science network. We are 
excited to be a part of the hawk migration network and contribute 
community-science data adding to a long-term data collection effort.

The Hawk Watch program has primary support from Denver Field 
Ornithologists, plus additional support from Denver Audubon, Colorado Field 
Ornithologists, Jefferson County Colorado Open Space, HMANA, and local 
community members. We hope to make them proud and raise money via 
Raptorthon to support Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch and HMANA.

We depend on donations to help our Hawk Watch and Raptorthon continue to 
grow and contribute decades of essential data from spring counts. Thank you 
for your contribution and for becoming a part of the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk 
Watch Raptorthon team 
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see you on the ridge. Participation via observations and donations welcome: 

https://www.hmana.org/product/riley-and-the-mile-high-raptors/. (Fill in 
the custom amount field to donate.) Donations to the Dinosaur Ridge 
Raptorthon are open through May 31. To help on the watch on April 16, 
please contact Janet Peters . 




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[cobirds] Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists (13 Apr 2022) 12 Raptors

[reports]

Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists
Colorado, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 13, 2022
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SpeciesDay's CountMonth Total   Season Total
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Black Vulture0  0  0
Turkey Vulture   0138164
Osprey   0  8 10
Bald Eagle   0 11 44
Northern Harrier 0  7 13
Sharp-shinned Hawk   0 30 39
Cooper's Hawk1 54 65
Northern Goshawk 1  2  4
Red-shouldered Hawk  0  0  0
Broad-winged Hawk0  0  0
Red-tailed Hawk  3198613
Rough-legged Hawk0  0  3
Swainson's Hawk  0  0  0
Ferruginous Hawk 1  9 63
Golden Eagle 0  4 32
American Kestrel 6104136
Merlin   0  7 11
Peregrine Falcon 0  3 10
Prairie Falcon   0  0  7
Mississippi Kite 0  0  0
Unknown Accipiter0  3  3
Unknown Buteo0  4 10
Unknown Falcon   0  2  4
Unknown Eagle0  3  3
Unknown Raptor   0  0  5

Total:  12587   1239
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Observation start time: 09:00:00 
Observation end   time: 12:30:00 
Total observation time: 3.5 hours

Official Counter:Emma Riley

Observers:Deb Bogar 

Visitors:
Big thanks to Deb Bogar for sticking out the winds and cold with me this
morning. No visitors were seen at the Hawk Watch (or on the trail) today. 


Weather:
Winds were moderate to strong most of the day from the WNW and NW. A small
bout of flurries came through at 1000 MST but passed quickly. Winds picked
up to speeds of 46 km/h and light snow came in at 1200. Count was ended at
1230 due to wind speeds and decreasing visibility. 

Raptor Observations:
We had a small push of migrants during the first two hours of the day
before the first bout of flurries moved in. Two local RT were seen after
this snow cleared up, but no migrants. 

Non-raptor Observations:
Bird activity as a whole was low today, but three Common Ravens were seen
and a Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay was calling. 

Predictions:
Higher temperatures tomorrow and partly cloudy. Winds are still expected to
be strong tomorrow and from the W. PS Mike- The cones are set up at the top
of the stairs to deter mountain bikes etc. from getting close to spotting
scopes. They were provided by Jefferson County Open Space. The chair is
ours, and a long story. 

Report submitted by DAVID HILL ()
Dinosaur Ridge - Denver Field Ornithologists information may be found at:
http://www.dfobirds.org


More site information at hawkcount.org:  
https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=123

Site Description:
Dinosaur Ridge is the only regularly staffed hawkwatch in Colorado and is
the best place in the world to see migrating Ferruginous Hawks. Dinosaur
Ridge may be the best place in the country to see the rare dark morph of
the Broad-winged Hawk (a few are seen each spring). Hawkwatchers who linger
long enough may see resident Golden Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks and Prairie
Falcons, in addition to migrating Swainson's, Cooper's and Sharp-shinned
Hawks, American Kestrels and Turkey Vultures. Peregrine Falcons and
Ferruginous Hawks are uncommon; Northern Goshawk is rare but regular.
Non-raptor species include Rock Wren, and sometimes Bushtit, Western
Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, White-throated Swift, American White Pelican or
Dusky Grouse. Birders of any skill level are always welcome.  HawkWatch at
Dinosaur Ridge is generally staffed by volunteers from about 9 AM to around
3 PM from March 1st to May 7th.

Directions to site:
>From exit 259 on I-70 towards Morrison, drive south under freeway and take
left into first parking lot, the Stegosaurus lot. Follow small signs from
the southwest end of lot to the hawkwatch site. The hike starts heading
east on an old two-track and quickly turns south onto a trail on the west
side of the ridge. When the trail nears the top of the ridge, turn left,
head through the gate, and walk to the clearly-visible, flat area at the
crest of the ridge.  (Distance: 0.56 miles, Elevation gain: 259 feet)


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